Sleeping Giants

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From the bestselling author of The Child Finder and The Enchanted comes a poignant tale of sibling bonds, hidden monsters, and the transformative power of love. Twenty years ago, a nine-year-old boy was lost to the sea on a remote Oregon beach, leaving only a stone memorial behind. Amanda Dufresne, adopted as a baby, learns of her older brother Dennis Owens while researching her late birth mother. Intrigued by her lost sibling, Amanda, who has always felt disconnected from the world due to her unique way of thinking, seeks to understand her origins. Her only companion is an orphaned polar bear at the zoo where she works. Retired police officer Larry Palmer, a widower seeking purpose, volunteers to assist Amanda in her quest for answers. Their investigation uncovers shocking truths about Dennis, a forgotten foster child abandoned in a home for disturbed boys. As they delve deeper, Amanda and Larry confront decades of cruelty and hidden crimes, including barbaric treatments still in practice today. In this enthralling narrative, the author masterfully weaves a story that resonates deeply, leaving readers profoundly affected.